Enrollment
565
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hacienda Heights, CA
Newton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Newton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061632502058
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 18
- public schools in Hacienda Heights · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Middle ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Hacienda Heights, CA.
School address
District: Hacienda La Puente Unified · California
NCES ID 061632502058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton Middle
Newton Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Hacienda Heights, California, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 565 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #670.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hacienda Heights's middle schools, it stands alongside Orange Grove Middle (287 students): Newton Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.5:1 vs 23.9:1).
Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students) and Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students) alongside Newton Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newton Middle compares
Newton Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.7%
Asian 11.5%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Newton Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hacienda La Puente Unified, which includes Newton Middle.
$16,162
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 68.2%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen a. Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Robles | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarlane Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Puente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Hacienda Heights
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newton Middle
How many students attend Newton Middle?
Newton Middle has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hacienda Heights, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton Middle?
43.5% of students at Newton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Newton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment, in Hacienda Heights, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Middle?
Newton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton Middle rank among public schools in Hacienda Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Middle ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Hacienda Heights, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hacienda Heights on the city page.
Is Newton Middle a good school?
Newton Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Besides Newton Middle, Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students), Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students), and Mesa Robles (1,246 students). See the Hacienda La Puente Unified district page for the complete list.
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